Kenmore Dryer Repair in Mitchellville, MD

If your Kenmore dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Mitchellville list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.

Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dryers and other brands.

If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Mitchellville work on Kenmore dryers every week.

Kenmore Dryer Repair Near Mitchellville

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mitchellville. Other nearby bases include Washington (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). The closest is pj appliance, about 1.6 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Mitchellville mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.

Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.

Closest matches for Mitchellville: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tanzanite Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Kenmore Dryer Lines and Features

What a Kenmore Dryer Technician Deals With

Kenmore's Check Vent sensor alerts the owner when the dryer is not moving enough air to the outside. Source: Kenmore - Laundry List: Kenmore Dryer Buying Guide

SmartDry Ultra dryers combine two moisture sensors with a temperature monitor and a dual heating element to fine-tune heat and cycle length. Source: Kenmore - 8.8 cu. ft. Electric Dryer w/ SmartDry Ultra Technology

Kenmore Dryer Symptoms and First Checks

• Dryer won't start. Kenmore says to confirm the cord is fully plugged into a grounded outlet and the breaker is intact, and to turn off Control Lock if buttons beep but nothing happens. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
• Clothes wrinkled after drying. Kenmore says to remove clothes promptly, avoid overloading, and use Wrinkle Guard or a short touch-up cycle. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)

Reading a Kenmore Dryer Error Code

Signs Your Kenmore Dryer Needs a Technician

• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
• Drum turns but the air stays cool
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle

Inside a Dryer Repair Visit

Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dryers

• Use only 4-inch rigid or semi-rigid metal duct (no plastic or foil), check it for lint monthly and clean it at least yearly; one Elite steam model allows about 65 feet with no elbows and 28 feet with four 90-degree elbows using a 4-inch hood. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
• To clean the vent, unplug the dryer, disconnect the duct from the dryer and wall, and vacuum lint from the duct, the wall vent and the back of the dryer. Source: Kenmore - 3 Reasons to Clean Your Dryer Vent (And How to Do It)

Brand guides: Kenmore Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes.

Kenmore Dryer Repair Cost Ranges

Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:

• Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
• Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?

Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.

Before the Technician Arrives

• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
• Whether the dryer is gas or electric
• Any error code on the display

Dryer Notes for Mitchellville, MD

Most dryer calls in Mitchellville come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.

Questions to Ask a Mitchellville Technician

• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• How often do you repair Kenmore dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Mitchellville, MD

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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.